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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.89, 1,666.34 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.89, 1,666.34 and 651.87 is: 977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.89 : 1,666.34 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.89/1,666.34 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.89x = 1,666.34 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.89x = 1,086,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,233.80/1,110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.81

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